Definition
天神 refers to gods or deities in Chinese mythology and religion. In Buddhism, it specifically means a deva — a celestial being that still exists within the cycle of reincarnation (samsara), unlike the eternal gods of Western religions. In everyday Chinese, it can also appear in idioms or literary contexts to describe someone exceedingly powerful or blessed.
n.
(mythology, religion) goddeity(Buddhism) devaa heavenly being still subject to rebirth
Examples
- 天神。Gǔdài Zhōngguó rén rènwéi tiān shén zhǎnguǎn zhe fēng yǔ léi diàn.Ancient Chinese believed that gods controlled wind, rain, thunder, and lightning.
- 天神，。Fójiào lǐ shuō tiān shén suīrán yǒu fúbào, dàn réng yǒu shēngsǐ lúnhuí.In Buddhism, it is said that although devas have blessings, they still undergo birth and death in reincarnation.
- ，天神，。Zhège gùshì lǐ, fánrén jībài le tiān shén, dǎpò le shén bùkě zhànshèng de shénhuà.In this story, a mortal defeated the gods, shattering the myth that gods are invincible.
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